In exclusive company at World Congress, Philadelphia leaders aim to build international ties

Posted on November 29, 2017

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14th World Congress of the OWHC - Meetings in Gyeongju, South Korea

Article by Kenneth Hilario (November 28, 2017). Retrieved from Philadelphia Business Journal.

As the United States' international role evolves under the current White House, Philadelphia officials are seeking out ways to leverage its World Heritage designation to strengthen local ties with global cites. They were among an exclusive group to present, in front of the Organization of World Heritage Cities, initiatives that are part of a strategic plan to leverage the city's historic designation.

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